Leisure

Whether you live in the city or are just visiting, there is always something to see and do. For the latest news on activities and events taking place in the area, check the Events & What's On guide.

• Events calendar

• Submit your event

• Southampton - the ideal place to hold your event

There are over 1600 allotment plots on 23 different sites around the city, available to rent annually. The links below will give you more information.

• Find an allotment

• Allotment facts

• Allotment sheds and greehouses

Our Arts and Heritage services showcase exhibitions, displays, information and education. Try out the links below to some popular pages.

• Southampton City Art Gallery

• Local history and research

• Museums and galleries

Southampton Libraries are your gateway to a world of reading, information, knowledge and learning including:

• Local libraries

• Family and local history

• Joining and borrowing

Our vision is that every young person, every business and every community should have the opportunity to gain a positive legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games, whether economic, social or environmental. Click on the links below to find out more:

• Olympic training camps

• Active Southampton

• The Cultural Olympiad

Southampton has many parks and green spaces, covering over 1,100 hectares, which rightly earn it the title of 'the Green City'. Some of the highlights are:

• Southampton Common

• The Hawthorns

• Central parks

Sport and recreation services operate a diverse range of leisure venues across the city, offering first class facilities to all residents and visitors including:

• The Quays swiming and diving complex

• Bitterne leisure centre

• The sports centre